McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
Rose Wenckebach

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer

Rose Wenckebach is a sophomore at McHenry High School. She often enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports and taking photos. Rose plays five sports and competes within the school. She started as a freelancing sports photographer but joined the Messenger as a staff writer her second semester of sophomore year.

Recognition:

“Gallery | Rocket Relays (High Jump)” (IWPA)

“Gallery | Rocket Relays (Lady Warriors)” (IWPA)

"Proving the impossible" (Best of SNO)

All content by Rose Wenckebach
The Highlights | April 19, 2024

The Highlights | April 19, 2024

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
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MCHSs girls lacrosse team took on Hoffman Estates High School at the McCracken Athletic Field.

Sticks up

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
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As the second semester comes to a close, the senioritis sets in to the graduating class, and the homework continues to pile up.

[Photo] Stress code

April 16, 2024
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The Highlights | April 12, 2024

The Highlights | April 12, 2024

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
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Skincare products are becoming more and more popular, and the growing demand across all ages is raising concerns among some.

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Students played teachers at two different volleyball matches during the spring spirit rally on April 5 in the Upper Campus main gym. The frosh-soph team beat the Freshman Campus teachers, but the upperclassmen lost to the Upper Campus teachers.

[Photo] Some assembly required

Aika Villa, Page Designer
April 8, 2024
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Boys volleyball players from Lakes play against Grayslake Central on April 2 at Lakes High School. If they can get enough interest, MCHS plans to put together a boys volleyball team together for next year.

[Photo] Hit the court

April 9, 2024
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The Highlights | April 5, 2024

The Highlights | April 5, 2024

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
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MCHSs baseball team prepares for the season, with the addition of their new home field.

Up to bat

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
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According to EducationWeek, 80% of educators report that the pandemic made their students no longer motivated in school. Staff at MCHS has been working hard to keep students motivated and in school.

[Photo] Motivation station

April 3, 2024
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Since March is Youth Art Month, the National Art Honors Society set a station up outside the cafeteria during lunch periods to celebrate creativity and encourage students to get involved with art.

[Photo] Gallery: Youth Art Month

Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director
March 22, 2024
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Mrs. Gina Adams, a math teacher at the Upper Campus, helps her student with her work just before spring break. Adams is one of many MCHS teachers who makes a difference in the lives of her students.

[Photo] If you can do math, you can do anything

March 22, 2024
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McHenrys ShamROCK the Fox will take place this weekend at Miller Point Park and will feature live music, the Shamrock Shuffle 5K, a market in the riverwalk district, the dying of the Fox River, and much more.

[Photo] McHenry celebrates ShamROCKS the Fox this weekend

March 15, 2024
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March is Womens History Month! Purple is the color that represents Womens History Month, symbolizing justice, honor, dignity, and power.

[Photo] History through her eyes 

March 19, 2024
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Stanley cups are the internets latest obsession. The variety of colors have sent fans into frenzy and has taken the spot of the last fixation, Hydroflasks.

[Photo] It's called “being hydrated”

March 19, 2024
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In MCHSs greenhouse, students in Environmental Science have set up an aquaponics garden, an innovative system that grows plants off of raising fish rather than the use of soil.

[Photo] Something fishy

March 13, 2024
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The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) approved a new rule in womens volleyball that legalizes double contact on the ball. This rule is a game changer for setters.

Double-touch rule change coming to volleyball

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
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First year english teacher Mr. John Aubert has created an atmosphere where students feel at home and welcomed inside the classroom.

[Photo] First steps

March 7, 2024
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SAT and AP prep books sit stacked and waiting for students to pick them up in the College and Career Center at the Upper Campus. To help prepare for the SAT, MCHS students have the opportunity for an additional testing session on March 9.

[Photo] MCHS to host additional SAT opportunity

March 4, 2024
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Students looking for prom dresses will be able to purchase from My Sisters Dress on this Saturday between 10 a.m and 1 p.m. at MCC.

[Photo] My Sister’s Dress returns to MCC for 2024

March 1, 2024
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On February 28, the boys basketball team won their sectional semifinals game against the Hononegah Indians by a score of 58-53. They will be playing in the sectional final on March 1.

One for the books

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
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As the winter season comes to a close, spring athletes excitedly prepare for the return of sports like baseball, soccer lacrosse, tennis, badminton, and more.

Springing into a new season

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
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McKenzie Woods, a sophomore at MCHS, will be attending nationals for archery after placing second in the state of Wisconsin.

Beyond the arrow

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
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Just in time for the spring season, construction is wrapping up on the new baseball field right outside the Upper Campus.

[Photo] Dusting off the plate

March 8, 2024
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Just in time for the spring season, construction is wrapping up on the new baseball field right outside the Upper Campus.

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Figure skater Brooke Gewalt, 22 MCHS alum, glides across the rink. Gewalt competed at the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Proving the impossible

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
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During the winter, when the sun sets earlier, the winter blahs can make students less motivated and less interested in learning. For some of these students, Seasonal Affective Disorder might be making a tough time of year even worse.

[Photo] Feeling SAD

February 26, 2024
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The 2022 varsity boys baseball team earned a police escort through town and a special celebration after playing in the championship game, but not all winning teams at MCHS have been celebrated the same way.

[Photo] Opinion | Sports inequity is deeper than a state sendoff

Ethan Rasmussen, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
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A lot goes on behind the scenes of MCHSs school newspaper before the print and online editions are released. Each round of stories, the section editors lead a pitch day to brainstorm ideas for new articles.

[Photo] Pen behind the paper 

February 22, 2024
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A student may walk through the halls of MCHS never knowing that the person walking past them is a victim of sexual assault — but those victims need to know they aren’t alone.

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A student may walk through the halls of MCHS never knowing that the person walking past them is a victim of sexual assault — but those victims need to know they aren’t alone.

[Photo] More than just a victim

February 14, 2024
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A student may walk through the halls of MCHS never knowing that the person walking past them is a victim of sexual assault — but those victims need to know they aren’t alone.

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A student may walk through the halls of MCHS never knowing that the person walking past them is a victim of sexual assault — but those victims need to know they aren’t alone.

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A student may walk through the halls of MCHS never knowing that the person walking past them is a victim of sexual assault — but those victims need to know they aren’t alone.

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A student may walk through the halls of MCHS never knowing that the person walking past them is a victim of sexual assault — but those victims need to know they aren’t alone.

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The boys and girls indoor track season has begun with practices inside of Upper and Freshman Campuses of MCHS.

[Photo] Indoor track season underway at MCHS

February 7, 2024
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On Friday, Jan. 19, MCHS Boys Varsity basketball competed against Jacobs High School at home in the Upper Campus.

Taking the court

Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer
January 22, 2024
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Freshman and their senior leaders tour the Upper Campus during the UC Sneak Peek on April 21.

[Photo] Freshmen travel to Upper Campus for a sneak peek

Michalina Sotka, Freshman Correspodent
May 3, 2023
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MCHSs boys and girls track teams swept the Rocket Relay at Richmond-Burton on April 27.

[Photo] Gallery: Rocket Relays

Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
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